|
Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2008 All Rights Reserved
|
291
 The afternoon marches on and there is still a great deal of ground to cover. With the retreating storm at your left shoulder you urge Pallenten on. Across the grasslands she gallops as if her journey has only just begun, her strides finding no falter in the soft earth and pooled water left after the rains.
In the aftermath of the storm the air is cool and clear, a strong wind gusting from the north-west pushing the remaining cloud cover into the south. In the face of this chilling bluster the wind whistles past your ears, the way ahead a vast expanse of rippling grassland seemingly open and unencumbered by obstacle or danger. Without pause the great horse gallops westwards, the leagues lost to her pounding hooves and inexhaustible stamina. As the suns of Arborell reach closer to the horizon your solitude is broken however, when a movement upon the plain quickly grows into the menacing form of an approaching mounted soldier.
From the plains to the south the man rides at a reckless speed, his unmistakable intention to intersect your path a short distance ahead. At first you cannot identify who this rider might be, but as he gets closer you can see that he is Kalborean, and that he is wearing the uniform of a Ranger of the Watch. In the swirling winds the soldier does not call out, nor does he try to avoid your position. With a growing sense of unease you watch as he gallops straight for you.
|
If you possess either the skill of Brigandry, Bushcraft or Huntmastery turn to section 510. If you do not possess any of these skills and believe you should draw Pallenten to a halt and see what the Ranger wants, turn to section 309. If you would rather try and lose this man in the marshes to the north turn to section 350.
|
|
This book, and its associated books and other documents in the Chronicles of Arborell series are the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Windhammer is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Any questions regarding the Chronicles of Arborell can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au
|
Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2008 All Rights Reserved
|
